AF‑X Fireblocker offers a compact, plug‑and‑play fire suppression unit that deploys a patented potassium‑based aerosol to chemically inhibit flames without reducing ambient oxygen. The pressure‑less system provides a minimum 30‑minute aerosol suspension, preventing re‑ignition, and complies with international safety standards for lithium‑ion battery, data‑center, marine, wind‑energy, and industrial enclosures, eliminating the need for water, gas cylinders, or extensive retrofits.
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Problem
Conventional fire suppression systems rely on water, pressurized gases, or foam, requiring extensive piping, structural modifications, and regular maintenance. These approaches can cause collateral damage, generate hazardous waste, and are often unsuitable for confined environments such as battery storage rooms, data centers, or marine compartments. Additionally, many legacy systems do not meet modern environmental regulations or provide effective protection for lithium‑ion battery fires.
Solution
AF‑X Fireblocker delivers a compact, plug‑and‑play fire suppression unit that uses patented potassium‑based aerosol technology. Upon activation, a solid compound vaporizes into a fine aerosol that disperses throughout the protected enclosure, chemically neutralizing free radicals and extinguishing flames without depleting ambient oxygen. The aerosol remains suspended for at least 30 minutes, preventing re‑ignition while producing minimal heat, smoke, or water damage. The system is pressureless, non‑toxic, biodegradable, and has zero ozone‑depletion and global‑warming potential, meeting a broad set of international safety standards. Its lightweight design and 15‑year service life eliminate the need for structural retrofits and reduce total cost of ownership. Certified for lithium‑ion battery fire protection, the solution can be deployed in technical rooms, electrical cabinets, IT/server facilities, marine vessels, wind turbines, offshore platforms, and automated parking structures.
Target Audience
Primary customers are safety engineers, facilities managers, and procurement teams responsible for fire protection in data centers, battery storage facilities, industrial plants, marine vessels, wind‑energy installations, and other enclosed high‑value environments. The solution also targets regional distributors seeking certified, environmentally compliant fire suppression products.
Features
- Patented aerosol generator that converts a solid potassium‑based compound (< 2 ppm particle size) into a fire‑suppressing aerosol on demand
- Chemical inhibition of fire by binding free radicals (O·, H·) and forming stable, non‑corrosive K₂CO₃ residues
- Aerosol suspension time ≥ 30 minutes, providing post‑extinguishment protection against re‑ignition
- Pressureless, water‑free operation with zero ozone‑depletion potential (ODP) and zero global‑warming potential (GWP)
- Compact, lightweight unit with plug‑and‑play “E‑Installer” mounting, requiring no water supply, gas cylinders, or dedicated piping
- 15‑year lifespan, low‑maintenance design, and simple periodic inspection procedures
- Certified to ISO 15779, ISO 9001:2015, EN 15276, UL 2775, NFPA 2010, IMO, Global Mark, KIWA, BRL, and approved for lithium‑ion battery fire protection
- Versatile deployment across data centers, battery energy storage systems (ESS/BESS), industrial plants, electrical cabinets, IT/server rooms, marine vessels, wind turbines, offshore platforms, and automated parking garages